Ian Douglas

Ian Douglas is the Queensland Government's
chief vet. (December 2004)

Dr Ian Douglas BVSC MSc MACVSc was appointed to the position of
the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland Chairperson from 1 October
2003. As required of the Board chair position, Dr Douglas is a
senior veterinary officer of the Queensland Department of Primary
Industries.

Dr Douglas graduated with honours from the University of Queensland in
1975, gained his Bachelor of Economics in 1983, a post-graduate degree of
Master of Science at James Cook University in 1985 and was admitted by
examination in veterinary epidemiology as a Member of the Australian
College of Veterinary Scientists in 1996.

Dr Douglas has extensive experience in the legislative area related to
endemic and emergency disease management, and with the profession through
his continuous involvement with the AVA throughout his career culminating
in his Presidency of the Queensland Division in 1999/2000.